Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Happy Birthday Claire

Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday dear Claire,
Happy Birthday to you!

We're having a birthday blog hop for the ever so lovely Claire! You should have come here from Laurie's blog. If you get lost along the way, make sure to check the WMS blog for the full list.

So here's my little happy birthday card.



No, there's no WMS banners ... yet ...
But banners are the perfect birthday accent, aren't they? ;-)

So how did I create the banners?
Seasons of Love - Tags. Heck yeah.

I stamped the corner of the star from the set onto a sheet of paper. In all sorts of fun colors.

Then trimmed these puppies out.

Sketch the arch for the banner string. Pierce holes.

Stitch and go. Watch the Bachelor while doing so. Yell at the TV as if they can hear you. Accidentally, skip a stitch... *shrug*  Sometimes you just need your Bachelor fix.

Happy birthday, Claire! Hope it's a banner year! ;-)

Next up, the wonderful Jennifer! I know she has something wonderful up her sleeve.





Stamps: (Seasons of Love - Tags, Half Pint Heroes) Waltzingmouse Stamps
Cardstock, Ink: Papertrey Ink
Fibers: silver jewelry thread
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35 comments:

  1. Edna MorrisedieJanuary 26, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    Love the way the banner came together from the star, great job altering the image and making this a fabby birthday number!

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  2. cbuswellJanuary 26, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    Very creative, love how you made the banner!! it's so cute!

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  3. RosJanuary 26, 2011 at 3:01 AM

    That is o clever and so very effective ... wonderful card ...

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  4. {Lynn - that's me!}January 26, 2011 at 3:11 AM

    You're amazing, Belinda. I would have never seen a pennant from the star. This is a wonderful card...full of celebration and fun. Great job.

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  5. PaulineJanuary 26, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    What a brilliant idea! A fabulous card, love all those fun clolours.

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  6. InesJanuary 26, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    Thanks for sharing! A wonderful idea. I have to make an baby card and was thinking of an banner card. So it will be banner card! Thanks to you.

    Now I got to follow your blog hop.

    Greetings from Germany, ines

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  7. Julia AstonJanuary 26, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    You are such a CLEVER girl Belinda! love your home made banner and the fun stitching! A very fun party card!

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  8. Kelly S.January 26, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    How fun, Belinda! I love the pattern on that Seasons of Love set...perfect for a cheery banner!

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  9. ladybugg61January 26, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    A lovely CAS card that says it perfectly!

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  10. Claire BrennanJanuary 26, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    Genius Belinda!!!!!! LOVE this idea!!! and thank you so much for the birthday wishes, Hugs to you my friend!!!

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  11. Lola G.January 26, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    You're so clever! I love the way you created the banner.

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  12. AntjeJanuary 26, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Love your idea of the banners - GREAT!!

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  13. LaurieJJanuary 26, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Genius, Belinda, absolutely genius!! I'm going to have to borrow that idea. Your banner is wonderful and your stitching is perfect.

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  14. nancy janeJanuary 26, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    You are so clever, Belinda, especially because you ended up with an amazing design in each banner. I'm with you on the Bachelor - need that fix.

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  15. LenetJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    oooo Love how you made the banner!!!Thank you somuch for the idea! i was just thinking I wantend to use a banner on my card one of these days. I´m gonna make one like yours. great idea!

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  16. Tammy LJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Love the banner, Belinda! So creative! Great stitching!

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  17. Mona L. PendletonJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Super cute card Belinda! Great minds think alike ;) Love your banner surely to bring a smile to Claire's face :)

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  18. Jessica WekenmanJanuary 26, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    How clever! I love your beautiful, colorful, and fun banner! The hand stitching is such a sweet touch!

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  19. Alice WertzJanuary 26, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    so cool! love how you made the banner. super card, Belinda!

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  20. Joan BJanuary 26, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    you r so smart. and funny. great card!!

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  21. BabyBokChoyJanuary 26, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    well, aren't YOU clever?!! :) it's all that top notch education you got you know!

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  22. CherylJanuary 26, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Of course you did. Brilliant!

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  23. Cassie_luJanuary 26, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    OMG I love how you created the banner. I'm so going to have to try that :)

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  24. Joanne GilchJanuary 26, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    What a fabulous idea to use that star stamp to make your pennants.

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  25. Julee (Vervegirl)January 26, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Beautiful card and those pennants are true genius! Can't wait to give it a go. :)

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  26. Lyn SJanuary 26, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    How very clever Belinda! I love how you created your banner!

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  27. DebgemJanuary 27, 2011 at 3:43 AM

    This is an amazing banner - just love it! Super card.

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  28. alexandra s.m.January 27, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    You're so CLEVER it hurts ;-))
    Love your car!!

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  29. KathiJanuary 27, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    This is beyond fun. Brilliant use of the star. How'd you get that line of piercing so perfect?

    Great card. Happy Birthday Claire!

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  30. BonnieJanuary 27, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    How clever Belinda! I love it!

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  31. PatJanuary 27, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    What a creative use of that stamp, Belinda. Your stitching is perfect.

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  32. Wendy ten HoveJanuary 28, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    Hi Belinda,

    What a brilliant idea to use the point of the star for the banner, looks great! Love the bright colors, it's fun!

    Hugs, Wendy

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  33. DanaJanuary 28, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Have I told you enough that you are a genius? Man o man you amaze me girl. I wish I could meet you at Archivers next weekend...

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  34. IamDerbyFebruary 1, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Wow you are so smart! LOVE this!

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  35. Geny (Mommy Geny)February 1, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    I just LOVE this card!!!! Great job at making those banners and the stitching is perfect!

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